What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Mount Macedon?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Mount Macedon is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Mount Macedon?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Mount Macedon is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Mount Macedon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Mount Macedon station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Macedon Station/Victoria St via Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Mount Macedon?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Mount Macedon station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Macedon Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Mount Macedon?

The distance between Ballarat and Mount Macedon is 177 km. The road distance is 99.7 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Mount Macedon without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Mount Macedon without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $30 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Mount Macedon?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Ballarat to Mount Macedon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Mount Macedon bus from?

Ballarat to Mount Macedon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Mount Macedon train from?

Ballarat to Mount Macedon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.

Train or bus from Ballarat to Mount Macedon?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Mount Macedon is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $50 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Ballarat to Mount Macedon bus arrive?

Ballarat to Mount Macedon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.

Where does the Ballarat to Mount Macedon train arrive?

Ballarat to Mount Macedon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Mount Macedon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Mount Macedon is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Ballarat to Mount Macedon.

Where can I stay near Mount Macedon?

There are 124+ hotels available in Mount Macedon.

Ballarat to Mount Macedon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Mount Macedon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Macedon Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 47m
$33–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Macedon Station/Victoria Stbus Bendigo
3h 12m
$18–48
Drive 99.7 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Mount Macedoncar 99.7 km
1h 11m
$18–26
Bus, line 479 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook Stbus 479
3. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Macedon Stationtrain
4h 23m
$82–89

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Distance: 177 km
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Mount Macedon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Mount Macedon via Footscray Station and Macedon Station in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Mount Macedon via Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and Macedon Station/Victoria St in around 3h 12m.

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